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Lenses / Re: Using two Canon EF 1.4X entenders

« on: February 15, 2013, 12:14:12 PM »

As mentioned earlier you cannot stack two Canon 1.4x extenders.  I have recently stacked the following: Canon 1DX + Canon 500mm F4L version I + Canon 2x II + Canon 1.4x II.  This shot was at ISO 5000, 1/400, +2 EV at effective 1400mm on tripod.  Full overcast about an hour from sunset.  The camera showed F8 and 1000mm.  Auto-focus did work with center point focus.

I'm adding the photo to this post.  Not an award winning capture.  I was just trying it out to see what it would do with branches, low light, etc.  This is about a 60% crop into the photo.

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Canon General / Re: Hey Canon, I've got cash to burn, but...

« on: January 15, 2013, 09:01:16 AM »

Have you considered stacking photos with what you have?  Shoot in vertical across the landscape, overlapping shots and make 2 square meter prints or whatever size you want once cropped in.  I'm just sayin...there is a way to get what you want with what you have.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D MkIII instructions - Rant !!

« on: December 06, 2012, 04:49:02 PM »

Ok I tried what you said Neuro but the pictures keep coming out black.

I'll see what I can do.

Ha, ha, ha, ha....forgot to say remove lens cap.  Priceless!!!  Almost fell out of my chair laughing as soon as I read your reply.

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EOS Bodies / Canon 1D X in Stock at Houston Camera Exchange

« on: July 27, 2012, 09:55:15 PM »

Just left there today at 6:00pm CST and they had received a few this week that sold already.  They just got one more in and it was available when I left today.  I already have mine.  They are open tomorrow 10:00am CST.    Going. going...

5900 Richmond Avenue
Houston, Texas 77057

Local Houston: (713) 789-6901
Toll-Free: 1 (800) CAMERA5

Store Hours
10:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday - Friday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX vs D4

« on: July 22, 2012, 05:26:17 PM »

Neither of these links worked.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: B&H Begins Shipping the Canon EOS-1D X

« on: July 19, 2012, 06:29:05 PM »

Just received notice of shipping, tracking number and Tuesday delivery with UPS 3 day for order 1019892xxx originally ordered late on 3/14/12.

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EOS Bodies / Re: B&H 1DX Order Fulfillment Tracking

« on: July 19, 2012, 06:24:59 PM »

Finally received tracking # on 3/14 order 1019892xxx and email showing shipped.  B&H charged my card on 7/17, showed in stock and sent to warehouse, pending UPS 3 day del'y.  Finally shipped just now with Monday delivery.  That should gie some of you an idea of wait time.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: B&H Begins Shipping the Canon EOS-1D X

« on: July 19, 2012, 04:59:29 PM »

Ordered 3/14 late.  Charged on card on 7\17 early afternoon...now at warehouse for two days.  Just got off from Live Chat...will finally ship today with order 1019892xxx.  So, figure two days from notice of charges for it to actually ship.  Some lucky ones got it sooner.

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EOS Bodies / Re: B&H 1DX Order Fulfillment Tracking

« on: July 18, 2012, 09:20:50 PM »

Mine was ordered on 3/14 at 9:25pm CST (10:25pm EST).  I did not receive an email from B&H saying my order had been filled on 7/17.  I received an email on 7/17 at 7:15pm CST from my credit card company stating it had been charged $6,799 from B&H.  I still have not received notice from B&H, but my order info when pulled up showed...In stock, sent to warehouse for UPS 3 day delivery.  It is now 7/18 at 8:13 CST and B&H still shows in warehouse, no tracking # as of yet. 

So, if you really have a tracking number on an order later than that, you were lucky for whatever reason.  I'll have to call them tomorrow to make sure it doesn't hit my front door and I'm not there to receive it.

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EOS Bodies / Re: B&H 1DX Order Fulfillment Tracking

« on: July 17, 2012, 07:27:56 PM »

Received notice of charge to card at 6:15pm CST today for order #1019892xxx placed on 3/14 at 9:25pm CST was sent to warehouse for UPS 3 day delivery.

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EOS Bodies / Re: B&H 1DX Order Fulfillment Tracking

« on: July 13, 2012, 03:30:36 PM »

Well, mine has shipped today and should be getting it Monday.  Cant wait!  Also decided to get the 600 flash with it.

 

     

So when did you order JR?

+1 on that question.  I ordered at 9:25PM CST on 3/14, also 1019892xxx.

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EOS Bodies / Re: B&H 1DX Order Fulfillment Tracking

« on: July 09, 2012, 10:51:38 AM »

Ordered 3/14 at 9:25pm CST with #1019892xxx.  Received an email at 5:11pm CST Sunday 7/8/12 from B&H that they had not received the merchandise from their supplier.  It was still on backorder.

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EOS Bodies / Re: B&H 1DX Order Fulfillment Tracking

« on: July 07, 2012, 06:48:09 PM »

I should say, 'large number' is relative.  Compared to the 5DIII, the numbers are small.

At almost twice the price I guess it's not surprising.  Plenty of griping over the $3500 too.  Well, hope you get yours soon and mine follows not too far behind the rest.

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EOS Bodies / Re: B&H 1DX Order Fulfillment Tracking

« on: July 07, 2012, 04:19:29 PM »

Just in pure numbers and times:
Lowest order number I've seen here from afternoon calls is 12:50pm EST with 1019886xxx.
My order number from 9:25pm CST with 1019892xxx.

That's in the order of 5,000+ camera bodies difference.  That's a lot of camera bodies, and no one knows how big the shipments are until they hit the loading dock.

That would only be true if every single order placed with B&H that day was for a 1D X...I sincerely doubt that's the case.

I'm not saying it's so; it seems a pretty good possibility though, considering the angst that's been shown on this forum over one camera body.  You would think half of the Canon owners ordered one.  At $6800 I don't see how that many could afford it or could explain to their spouses why they needed it.

I hope your point is closer to being right. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: B&H 1DX Order Fulfillment Tracking

« on: July 07, 2012, 02:23:10 PM »

Ahhh...I didn't think of that.  Good point, but it seems like most of the volume for that day and evening seems to be 1D X related.  Either way I'm still on back order, and I don't think I'll see it any time before the next two weeks.